Overwatch

Overwatch is an online first-person shooter in which multiple players form teams and meet different objectives, depending on the game mode. The game's huge roster of heroes all have different abilities and playstyles, though success depends heavily on teamwork between players. The game has been listed as one of the greatest of all time and has one of the largest esports scenes in the world.

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First-Person Shooter
Released
May 24, 2016
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence (online interactions not rated)
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Genius Symmetra Teleporter Play Save Teammate at the Last Second

An Overwatch 2 support player shares a rare clip where their Symmetra teammate saves them with a clutch teleporter placement.

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An Overwatch 2 fan makes a heartwarming custom emote for Kiriko, the fox-loving support hero introduced during Early Access.

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Overwatch 2’s PvE Mode Should Provide a Proper Reunion Between Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo

With multiplayer interactions being non-canon to Overwatch 2’s official lore, the co-op mode should feature a meetup between Kiriko and the Shimadas.

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‘Rude’ Overwatch 2 Trick Helps Reaper Players Fool Their Opponents

One clever Overwatch 2 player comes up with a new trick while playing Reaper on the Numbani map, catching their opponents off guard.

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Overwatch 2 Clip Shows Sigma Ultimate End in Disaster

A Sigma player and Soldier:76 fan pull off an ultimate combo during an Overwatch 2 match which ends in disaster for the opposing team.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Makes Interesting Comments About Hero Balance in Season 3

A new blog post from the game director for Overwatch 2 gives players insight into Blizzard’s thoughts about hero balance in the free-to-play shooter.

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Overwatch League and Call of Duty League Teams in Jeopardy After The Guard Layoffs

Esports organization The Guard lays off its entire staff; Overwatch League and Call of Duty League could shutter at season's end if not sold.

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Entertaining Overwatch 2 Edit Brings Cupid Hanzo To Hades

A charming screenshot edit by an Overwatch 2 fan shows how Hanzo's new Cupid skin would look if he were to appear as a boon-giving god in Hades 2.

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8 Video Game Characters Who Can Turn Invisible

These video game characters possess the unique ability to turn themselves invisible.